2026-2027 Avoyelles Parish Assessment Calendar

District-required assessments administered by Avoyelles Parish Schools during the 2026-2027 school year.

The information below includes district assessment schedules, administration details, testing time, purpose, intended use of results, and local requirements.

Kindergarten-Grade 8

Kindergarten-Grade 8 District Assessments
Grade Level(s) / Student Group(s) Assessment Name (Vendor) Assessment Information Delivery Method Administration Purpose & Intended Use of Results Authority & Local Requirement
Grades K-2 Instructure Subject/Content Area: ELA & Math

Assessment Type: Benchmark 		CBT Window:
  • Sept 29-Oct 2, 2026
  • December 15-17, 2026
  • March 9-11, 2027
  • May 12-15, 2027
Make-Up: As Needed
Frequency: 4/year
Annual Testing Time: 120-180 min/student
Estimated Time: 30-45 min/test 		Purpose: Measure student progress and performance against academic standards at periodic intervals throughout the school year.

Intended Use: Inform instructional planning and intervention placement.

Results Available: Within 5 instructional days of administration. 		District
Grades K-2 i-Ready Subject/Content Area: Math Only

Assessment Type: Diagnostic 		CBT Window:
  • Sept 1-4, 2026
  • January 7-15, 2027
  • March 18-25, 2027
Make-Up: As Needed
Frequency: 3/year
Annual Testing Time: 90-135 min/student
Estimated Time: 30-45 min/test 		Purpose: Measure student progress and performance against academic standards at periodic intervals throughout the school year.

Intended Use: Inform instructional planning and intervention placement.

Results Available: Immediately 		District
Grades 3-8 Instructure Subject/Content Area: ELA & Math

Assessment Type: Benchmark 		CBT Window:
  • Sept 29-Oct 2, 2026
  • December 8-11, 2026
  • March 2-3, 2027
Make-Up: As Needed
Frequency: 3/year
Annual Testing Time: 135-180 min/year
Estimated Time: 45-60 min/test 		Purpose: Measure student progress and performance against academic standards at periodic intervals throughout the school year.

Intended Use: Inform instructional planning and intervention placement.

Results Available: Within 5 instructional days of administration. 		District
Grades 3-8 Instructure Subject/Content Area: Science & Social Studies

Assessment Type: Benchmark 		CBT Window:
  • October 1-2, 2026
  • December 15-17, 2026
  • March 5-6, 2027
Make-Up: As Needed
Frequency: 3/year
Annual Testing Time: 135-180 min/year
Estimated Time: 45-60 min/test 		Purpose: Measure student progress and performance against academic standards at periodic intervals throughout the school year.

Intended Use: Inform instructional planning and intervention placement.

Results Available: Within 5 instructional days of administration. 		District
Grades 3-8 i-Ready Subject/Content Area: ELA & Math

Assessment Type: Diagnostic 		CBT Window:
  • August 11-21, 2026
  • November 17-20, 2026
  • March 18-25, 2027
Make-Up: As Needed
Frequency: 3/year
Annual Testing Time: 135-180 min/year
Estimated Time: 45-60 min/test 		Purpose: Measure student progress and performance against academic standards at periodic intervals throughout the school year.

Intended Use: Inform instructional planning and intervention placement.

Results Available: Immediately 		District

Grades 9-12

Grades 9-12 District Assessments
Grade Level(s) / Student Group(s) Assessment Name (Vendor) Assessment Information Delivery Method Administration Results Authority & Local Requirement
Grades 9-12
(Full Year Classes)		 Instructure Subject/Content Area: Algebra I, Geometry, English I, & English II

Assessment Type: Benchmark 		CBT Window:
  • Sept 29-Oct 2, 2026
  • December 8-11, 2026
  • March 2-3, 2027
Make-Up: As Needed
Frequency: 3/year
Annual Testing Time: 135-180 min/year
Estimated Time: 45-60 min/test 		Purpose: Measure student progress and performance against academic standards at periodic intervals throughout the school year.

Intended Use: Inform instructional planning and intervention placement.

Results Available: Within 5 instructional days of administration. 		District
Grades 9-12
(Full Year Classes)		 Instructure Subject/Content Area: Biology, Civics, & US History

Assessment Type: Benchmark 		CBT Window:
  • October 1-2, 2026
  • December 15-17, 2026
  • March 5-6, 2027
Make-Up: As Needed
Frequency: 3/year
Annual Testing Time: 135-180 min/year
Estimated Time: 45-60 min/test 		Purpose: Measure student progress and performance against academic standards at periodic intervals throughout the school year.

Intended Use: Inform instructional planning and intervention placement.

Results Available: Within 5 instructional days of administration. 		District
Grades 9-12
(Block Classes)		 Instructure Subject/Content Area: Algebra I, Geometry, English I, & English II

Assessment Type: Benchmark 		CBT Window:
1st Semester
  • September 1-4, 2026
  • October 28-30, 2026
2nd Semester
  • February 2-5, 2027
  • March 23-25, 2027
Make-Up: As Needed
Frequency: 2/semester
Annual Testing Time: 90-120 min/year
Estimated Time: 45-60 min/test 		Purpose: Measure student progress and performance against academic standards at periodic intervals throughout the school year.

Intended Use: Inform instructional planning and intervention placement.

Results Available: Within 5 instructional days of administration. 		District
Grades 9-12
(Block Classes)		 Instructure Subject/Content Area: Biology, Civics, & US History

Assessment Type: Benchmark 		CBT Window:
1st Semester
  • September 1-4, 2026
  • October 28-30, 2026
2nd Semester
  • February 2-5, 2027
  • March 23-25, 2027
Make-Up: As Needed
Frequency: 2/semester
Annual Testing Time: 90-120 min/year
Estimated Time: 45-60 min/test 		Purpose: Measure student progress and performance against academic standards at periodic intervals throughout the school year.

Intended Use: Inform instructional planning and intervention placement.

Results Available: Within 5 instructional days of administration. 		District